Introduction
Jean Watson developed a human caring grand theory in the 1970s. In 1991, Swanson proposed her middle range theory consisting of five caring processes. Swanson’s Theory of Caring defines caring as the ways to nurture and value other people’s feelings, thus, showing a sense of commitment and responsibility. The theory supports the claim that care is the central phenomenon in the nursing field but is not necessarily unique to the practice. Swanson’s Theory of Caring put more effort into teaching and healing in the period of pregnancy. The theory offers an insight into healthcare providers and family members to the patients’ deals with miscarriage cases. It is clear that women experiencing postpartum depression attempt to cope with the loss through encountering terror, dying self, survival struggles and regaining control stages (Beck, 2001). The healing process is an important element as it provides closure. The Swanson’s Theory of Caring incorporates adaptive methods helping not only the patients’ family members through the healing process but offer guidance to nurses. The nurses are guided on the ways of helping the family both physically and emotionally.
Theoretical Five Concepts …show more content…
They include knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, and maintaining brief. Swanson explains the categories separately, but they are not mutually exclusive. Knowing process strives to understand and participate because it is meaningful to another person (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Operating from the point of knowledge, healthcare providers try to avoid priori assumptions about the meaning of events. Therefore, the caregiver can conduct a thorough assessment of the client’s experience. The premise is to understand the reality of the client, thus, recognize its significance. Understanding each other, allows for engaged care
Jean Watson developed a human caring grand theory in the 1970s. In 1991, Swanson proposed her middle range theory consisting of five caring processes. Swanson’s Theory of Caring defines caring as the ways to nurture and value other people’s feelings, thus, showing a sense of commitment and responsibility. The theory supports the claim that care is the central phenomenon in the nursing field but is not necessarily unique to the practice. Swanson’s Theory of Caring put more effort into teaching and healing in the period of pregnancy. The theory offers an insight into healthcare providers and family members to the patients’ deals with miscarriage cases. It is clear that women experiencing postpartum depression attempt to cope with the loss through encountering terror, dying self, survival struggles and regaining control stages (Beck, 2001). The healing process is an important element as it provides closure. The Swanson’s Theory of Caring incorporates adaptive methods helping not only the patients’ family members through the healing process but offer guidance to nurses. The nurses are guided on the ways of helping the family both physically and emotionally.
Theoretical Five Concepts …show more content…
They include knowing, being with, doing for, enabling, and maintaining brief. Swanson explains the categories separately, but they are not mutually exclusive. Knowing process strives to understand and participate because it is meaningful to another person (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Operating from the point of knowledge, healthcare providers try to avoid priori assumptions about the meaning of events. Therefore, the caregiver can conduct a thorough assessment of the client’s experience. The premise is to understand the reality of the client, thus, recognize its significance. Understanding each other, allows for engaged care